Dilly Beans Small Batch

Dilly Beans {small batch}

Small Batch?

This recipe makes a small batch of dilly beans. You can make two quart jars like I did or make four pint size jars, this depends on the size of your beans too. I know what some of you are probably thinking,”Why in the world would I want to make only two quart jars or four pint size jars of dilly beans? Isn’t that a waste of time?”

The answer is no, it’s not a waste of time. I have never made dilly beans before so if they didn’t turn out….oh well, so swell. Today when I stopped at my favorite farm stand, they were selling 2 1/2 pound bags of green beans for .75 cents. Well, that sealed the deal….time to give dilly beans a try. If for some reason the dilly beans didn’t turn out….I wouldn’t be out much….but if they did turn out….I’ll be heading back down the highway to my favorite farm stand to get me some more green beans and can a huge batch of dilly beans! I proceeded to got in search for my canning supplies….

Often if I have never made a dish before or in this case canned something before, I like to start out with a small batch. Not only does it save me time and money, it lets me smooth out any of the ruff edges that might have occurred and I’m able to adjust the recipe if needed. This doesn’t work with all recipes but it does work with the majority.

Tightly pack the green beans into the jars with the spices and garlic.

Pour the vinegar mixture over the green beans in the jars to within 1/4 inch of the tops of the jars. Wipe the rims, fix new two-piece lids in place to finger-tip tightness and process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes.

Carefully transfer to a rack to allow to cool completely.

Carefully remove the rings, wipe down, label, and store in a cool, dark place for up to a year. If there are any jars that don't seal, refrigerate immediately after processing. Let the pickled beans sit in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks, before opening and eating.